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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1916
Page
8
Funeral notices for Dennis Linehan John L Ferris and Robert Weber Sr Catherine Kearns and related estate and banking notices appear from Bridgeport and surrounding towns. Details give addresses dates June 14 15 1916 with church services cremation and executor contacts. Includes real estate ad and lost passbook notice with probate deadlines.
Temple Sunday School held closing exercises at Park Avenue, with Rabbi Levy and temple leaders giving addresses. Gifts were given funded by members to prize pupils and confirmees. Miss Zeigler received a sacred music book and $5. teachers won seven branded Menorah candlesticks. Prizes went to Alfred Gilman, Louis Cohen, Diana Berman, Thelma Black, Paul Buechler, Howard Reich, Milton Susman, Bernard Susman. instructors also received Menorahs. Also listed are mortgage and housing ads and a plumbing trade trainee post.
A lively Connecticut GOP row centers on Judge W. F. Henney of Hartford losing his seat as national committeeman to John T. King of Bridgeport. The Chicago meeting produced sharp speeches from Col. Ullman and Editor Clark, with Weeks supporting Henney but King winning 12 to 2 on the vote and Henney pledging to stay in the race.
W J Travis unveils a model bakery at Wells street and Housatonic avenue aimed at educating housewives in scientific bread making. The new plant features a high speed safety mixer, twin mixers for comparison, and automated weighing and proofing processes to produce sanitary, economical bread.
The new facility features a 2,500 loaf proofing box and three 5,000 capacity ovens, enabling a potential output of 15,000 loaves daily. Built on a unit plan, it allows future expansion northward as demand grows, with sanitary design and a vacuum dust control system. A banquet at The Stratfield tomorrow will feature H L Fogelman.
Stratford June 13 Deputy Sheriff E Mills Tomlinson arrested William Beeahees of Nichols contractor on charge of man slaughter in the Salvo death case. Bond set at 2000 furnished by brother Neil Muirhead. Arraignment scheduled before Judge Howard M Curtis June 19. Coroner Phelan found criminal carelessness. Salvo died after automobile collision May 31.
The accompanying photo of Republican presidential candidate Charles Evans Hughes captures a genial mood noted by reporters after his nomination and acceptance. The image, from a recent photograph, reflects the candidate's calm demeanor during the campaign transition.
Mrs. Katherine Kearns, widow of ex Fire Commissioner James Kearns, dies at 699 Connecticut avenue Stratford after six months of injuries from being struck on Main Street. Driver unidentified. she mistook headlights for trolley, limbs injured, pneumonia ends her brave fight. survivors include two daughters Rita and Katherine, son William, mother, sister, and Alderman William R. Kearns as brother-in-law.
Miss Anna V Murphy daughter of Mrs Bessie Murphy of 235 Hawley avenue to wed Cecil Turrell son of Mr and Mrs William Turrell of 140 Parrott avenue in a nuptial mass at St Patrick's church assisted by Rev Thomas J Picker at 7 30 AM on Wednesday. Attendants May Turrell and William J Murphy. Honeymoon to Boston and Richmond Hill Mass. They will reside at 140 Parrott avenue after the ceremony. Murphy a clerk Turrell a draughtsman at Bridgeport Brass Co.
The funeral of George M. Earle was held privately from his home at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Rev. H. D. Wiemer conducted the services and burial was in Lake View Cemetery. Maria Hall widow of Henry Hall, a produce merchant once well known in the city, died at her Falls Village home on June 4 at age 74.
A bright ode to cut glass value celebrates its beauty and table appeal. The article lists an array of glassware from American cutters with prices ranging from 1 to 25 dollars, highlighting water sets, vases, sugar and creamers, footed dishes, centerpieces, punch bowls, celery trays, and more as ideal wedding gifts and home luxuries.
Bloomer dresses and vacation ensembles advertised as laundry saving and stylish in various styles. Russian and empire cuts, gingham and stripe fabrics, lace edged collars, pleated yokes, and belts priced from 1 to 2.25 dollars. Multiple color options include blue, pink, and checked gingham.
Curtains advertised at $1.50 feature scrim fabric, lace edge and corner motif. Dutch valance with hemstitched lace and motif. noted as good quality though price and value are questioned. location on third floor.
Obituaries note Howland Dry Goods Co survivor Nellie Sanford and Carrie Tracy of Falls Village buried at Grassy Hill. Leo J Forbes funeral from 456 Bishop Ave to St Charles Church with Rev Hussion officiating. Melissa Gathercole dies at 74 after heart trouble while visiting Fort Trumbu l l beach. burial in Montclair. Short notices include a West Philadelphia hostess story and an East Indian service official recalling a tiger slaughter anecdote.
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